Description

This refreshing Grapefruit Brûlée with Quick Quinoa Granola combines the tartness of caramelized grapefruit with a crunchy, wholesome quinoa and oat granola topping. The granola is made with popped quinoa, chia seeds, almonds, honey, and dried fruits, baked to a light golden brown. The grapefruit halves are brûléed with brown sugar to add a sweet, caramelized contrast. Served with creamy yogurt, this recipe makes a delightful and healthy breakfast or dessert option.

Ingredients

Scale

Granola

1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 cup Quinoa
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
1/4 cup Almonds
1/4 cup Honey
1 pinch Salt
1/4 cup Dried Fruits

Grapefruit Brûlée

1 Grapefruit
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar

To Serve

1/2 cup Yogurt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the granola.
Pop the Quinoa: Place a large pot over medium heat and when hot, add 1/2 cup of quinoa in a single layer. Cover with a lid and gently shake the pot as the quinoa pops. Remove from heat as soon as popping stops (a few minutes).
Prepare Granola Mixture: In a bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, the popped quinoa, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup honey, and a pinch of salt. Spread this mixture evenly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake Granola: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until it turns lightly golden brown. Remove and let cool.
Add Dried Fruits: Once the granola has cooled, break it into chunks and mix in 1/4 cup dried fruits.
Prepare Grapefruit: Trim a bit of peel off the bottom of each grapefruit half to help them sit upright. Using a paring knife, gently loosen grapefruit segments and remove seeds. Place the halves cut side down on paper towels for 5 to 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Brûlée the Grapefruit: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar evenly over each grapefruit half. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until melted and lightly browned. Alternatively, place under the oven broiler for about 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Serve: Allow the brûléed grapefruit to cool slightly, then serve each half topped with a dollop of 1/2 cup yogurt and a generous sprinkle of the quinoa granola.

Notes

Use a kitchen torch for best control when brûléing the grapefruit sugar topping.
If broiling, watch the grapefruit closely to avoid burning the sugar.
Allow popcorn quinoa to cool completely before mixing with other granola ingredients to ensure crispiness.
You can substitute almonds with other nuts if preferred.
The recipe can be served as a healthy breakfast or a light dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: grapefruit brûlée, quinoa granola, healthy breakfast, caramelized fruit, baked granola, yogurt topping